Jane Abernethy

Humanscale Sustainability Officer New York, NY

As an Industrial Designer, Jane spent over a decade working and leading design teams through the development of new products - from the initial concept definition, through design and refinement, and into ongoing production. Her work ranges from sporting goods to medical devices to furniture, and has been recognized internationally, including the prestigious Red Dot award. In her current role, she develops the strategic vision for sustainability at Humanscale. She then ensures its implementation by guiding the R&D team to create the most sustainable products possible; and by working with the manufacturing facilities to instill sustainability as fundamental way of operating.